The SIU School of Dental Medicine (SDM) is pleased to announce open testing for multiple current Dental Assistant I positions. The SIU Dental Clinics offer a variety of treatments, including the latest advances in dental therapy, in a relaxed and modern atmosphere. While Dental Clinics are operated on all three campuses; Alton, Edwardsville, and East St. Louis, the Dental Assistant I is stationed at the Alton Dental Clinic.  

The Dental Assistant I is responsible for sterilizing, arranging, and dispensing dental instruments, equipment, and supplies for the treatment of patients by students and faculty at the clinic. This position will properly destroy and dispose of used materials and stock dental operating areas with necessary disposable supplies.  Additionally, the selected candidate will annually assist in the preparation for mock and regional boards, and assist in logging cases in and out from the external professional dental laboratories.  Other duties and goals may be assigned in support of the clinic’s mission and goals.  

The Dental Assistant I is an entry level position with the School of Dental Medicine.  After allotted probationary period and hands-on experience, the clinic can offer additional in-house training to potentially advance employees to a Dental Assistant II role within the SDM clinics. 

The hours for these positions are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (37.5 hours weekly) and require no weekend or evening hours. The dental school (including clinics) is closed for major holidays including Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (Thursday and Friday) and the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.  Full-time SIUE employees receive an excellent array of benefits that include:
*Medical, dental and vision insurance; 
*Life insurance;
*University tuition waivers;
*SURS retirement plan;
*Supplemental retirement savings plans;
*Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;
*Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays;
*WorkLife programs;
*Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);
*Employee discounts (local and national retailers).
For more about our benefits and employee services, visit: https://www.siue.edu/human-resources/benefits   

This position is an ongoing recruitment testing Civil Service posting at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville for Dental Assistant I positions at SDM.  If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be eligible for the Civil Service exam and added to the employment register for current and future vacancies.

To Apply for this Vacancy:
When applying through the HireTouch system, please be sure to complete updated 2022 forms that are attached to the job located under your Applicant Profile box (refresh browser if needed).

Applicants must submit an updated and complete Civil Service Application, which must include complete employment history, through HireTouch.  The application is the last form in the document package.  If you do not possess any employment history, you must indicate this within the employment history section of the application. Your application should reflect a thorough list of relevant skills and experience related to the minimum qualifications listed for this position.  While a resume may be submitted with the application, data for each employer must be listed on this application form. (The words "See Resume" may only be used as a substitute in the section entitled "Specific Duties Performed" not for a list of employment history.)  If the Civil Service application is incomplete you will not be considered for the position as our office will be unable to evaluate your submission to determine if you possess the required minimum qualifications. 

If qualifying by education or to qualify for a required educational prerequisite, you must submit your transcripts, including those for SIUE, at the time of application. Applicants qualifying for veteran’s preference must submit a copy of form DD214 at the time of application. For additional information, please visit: Eligibility Criteria and Point Allocation and Proof of Eligibility.   Please submit any other licenses or certifications related to the position at the time of application.

Applicants will be subject to a background check and/or drug screening prior to an offer of employment.  Some positions are represented by a union and may incur union dues.  For more information, please visit the Office of Human Resources website at www.siue.edu/human-resources or call Civil Service Testing at 618-650-2190.
 

-High school graduate or equivalent.